Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Swollen belly and loss of appetite from uterine horn twist in two
By Misumi, K et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2000·Department of Veterinary Surgery, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Uterine horn torsion in two non-gravid bitches.
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Plain-English summary
Two female dogs were brought to the vet with symptoms like not eating, drinking a lot, and having a swollen belly. Initially, the vet suspected a serious infection in the uterus called pyometra based on imaging tests. However, during surgery, they found that one dog's uterus had twisted, causing fluid buildup. Both dogs underwent surgery to remove the affected uterus and ovaries, and further tests showed one had a buildup of blood in the uterus while the other had pyometra.
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Abstract
Uterine torsion secondary to sacculation of the uterine horns was diagnosed in two non-gravid bitches which were presented with anorexia, polydipsia and an acutely swollen abdomen. On the basis of the radiological and ultrasonographic findings, which indicated the presence of an enlarged spherical or tubular structure filled with hypoechoic material in the caudal abdomen, a tentative diagnosis of pyometra was made. Exploratory laparotomy revealed unilateral uterine horn torsion along the longitudinal axis, with bilateral fluid-filled sacculations. Ovariohysterectomy was performed in both cases. Pathological examination of the uteri demonstrated haematometra in one dog and pyometra in the other.
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